Millimeter Wave Technology for Armament Applications .

Authors

  • A. S. Bains Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun
  • Deepak Singh Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun
  • R. P. Dixit Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.47.4031

Keywords:

Armour protection systems, Smart ammunition, Millimeter wave (MMW)

Abstract

Use of millimeter wave (MMW) technology in armament systems imposes many restrictions on the size, volume and compactness of these systems in addition to ruggedness and reliable functioning in battlefield environment. This paper discusses the related design and technological issues, particularly in, the context of the sensors developed for smart ammunition and active armour protection systems.

Author Biographies

A. S. Bains, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun

Dr AS Rains obtained his MSc (Engg) and PhD both from University of London. He joined DRDO at the Detenbe Researh & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, in 1984 as Head, Electromagnetic Guidance I Group. At DRDL, he was responsible for the development and integration of various systems for Nag, Akash and Trishul missiles. In 1987, he joined Defence Electronics applications Laboratory (DEAL), Dehradun, and is presently its Director. He has   outstandling contributions in the areas of millimeter wave communications" radio relays, missile seeker heads and top-attack smart munitions. Before joining DRDO, he worked as Senior Scientist at Marconi Space and Defence Systems, Stanmore, UK, for about eight years on the development of front-ends for missile seeker heads. He is a corporate member of the Institute of Electrical Ergineers, UK and a fellow of the Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (India). He is recepient of the DRDO Scientist of the Year award ( 1993) In recognition of hls significant
contrib!ltions in the field of electronics.

Deepak Singh, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun

Dr Deepak Singh did his MTech from Birla Institute of Technology & Science (BITS), Pilani, and PhD (Engg) from University of Wales, Cardiff, UK, under Commonwealth fellowship scheme. He joined DRDO in 1979 at DEAL, Dehradun. Currently, he is h.eading RF System Group. His areas of research include design and dcvelopment of microwave and millimeter wave components and
systems for radar and communication applications. He is a fellow of the Institute of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (India). He has published more than 50 research papers in national/international journals.

R. P. Dixit, Defence Electronics Applications Laboratory, Dehradun

Mr RP Dixit obtained his Msc (Electronics) from Garhwal University in 1978. He joined DRDO in 1981. at DEAL, Dehradun. He has been working on the design and development of active and passive microwave and millimeter wave components like slotted array antennas, printed antennas, I circulators, hybrids, impact oscillators, elf. He has designed and developed a compact FMCW sensor at W -band for u.se in smart ammunition. Presently, he is engaged in the development of millimeter wave seekers and sensors for military applications. He has contributed more than 20 technical papers in national/international journals.

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Bains, A. S., Singh, D., & Dixit, R. P. (2013). Millimeter Wave Technology for Armament Applications . Defence Science Journal, 47(4), 467–471. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.47.4031

Issue

Vol. 47 No. 4

Section

Armaments & Explosives

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